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Royal Irish Regiment (Home Service)

I thank my hon. Friend for his welcome for the announcement, and he makes some very valid points. He asked about the transportation of key personnel into what could be deemed to be some of the more sensitive areas of Northern Ireland. It rests with the Chief Constable to come to a conclusion about when that might be changed, but at all times we must make careful judgments. That is how we have handled matters, quite properly, over the years. We are unquestionably moving forward rapidly, but we have a duty of care to our personnel at all times. We will ensure that it is properly done, on the best advice available, and it will come, ultimately, from the Chief Constable.